Supporting artists, audiences, and presenters
photo credits (clockwise): Anya Saugstad Photo credit: Aaron Hemens, Margaret Grenier - photo courtesy of Arts Revelstoke, Dancers of Damelahamid community workshop - photo courtesy of Arts Revelstoke, Josh Beamish workshops with students of Gulf Islands Secondary School - Photo courtesy GISS Mascall Dance - Photo courtesy of the artist
Dance West Network connects BC communities with dance artists, fostering an appreciation of contemporary dance through various collaborations across the province.
We support dance artists by nurturing and supporting their creative projects through professional development opportunities, networking sessions, tour and residency/workshop connections, and access to our online dance showcases as well as resource materials.
We connect dance artists with presenters and community partners throughout the province to strengthen and offer more access to dance and performance to BC communities and beyond.
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VISION
Creating pathways that support access to dance.
VALUES
Connective | Equity | Creative | Generative | Integrity | Supportive
“We believe that dance can transform the lives of individuals and communities.”
photo credit: Her Tribal Dance, photo: Melbourne Mouse
MISSION
We foster and strengthen a dance culture by:
Working in BC towards greater opportunity for equity seeking dance artists and audiences.
Increasing awareness and appreciation of contemporary dance.
Facilitating opportunities and connections in BC among artists, presenters, other partners and collaborators.